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HANSARDBrexit: Benefits to Economy and SocietyMy Lords, has any of that made up for the loss of trade to the European Union? Would it not be helpful—06 Mar 2024HANSARDBrexit: Benefits to Economy and SocietyMy Lords, have any of these trade deals cumulatively made up for the loss of trade to the European Union? Would it not be helpful to publish two columns—one with the extravagant…06 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, the debate title asks us to “take note” of the UK’s position on foreign affairs, so where do we stand today? One useful starting point is the finding of an Ipsos poll in…05 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the concept of a two-state solution must be more than an empty slogan. I recall some years ago even Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared to accept the concept. Obviously,…27 Feb 2024HANSARDLocal Planning Authorities: StaffingMy Lords, it might not be just a matter of staffing our local planning departments. Do the Government have any concerns about the quality of the planners whom a local authority…12 Feb 2024HANSARDTata Steel: Port TalbotMy Lords, the Minister must know that the economy of the Swansea Bay City Region is heavily dependent, directly and indirectly, on this giant steelworks, which I can see from my…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, do the Government assume that alternative sources of finance for humanitarian aid, which the Minister mentioned, will make up for the loss of financial aid currently…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I was in NATO headquarters just before the illegal invasion and can confirm that many thought Russia would take Kyiv within a few days. Indeed, Putin probably thought so…26 Jan 2024HANSARDGender EqualityMy Lords, unsustainably high fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa—for example up to eight births per woman in Niger—lead to poverty, desertification, conflict and emigration and…24 Jan 2024HANSARDPakistan: Afghans Eligible for Resettlement in UKDoes the Minister accept that, by definition, these people are eligible because they have served our country and would be vulnerable if they were forced to return to the mercies…18 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023How will they be penalised? How can a sanction levied in this country be imposed abroad?12 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Rennard, appears to accept that this proposal constitutes a threat to our electoral system, but he says that there are far more severe threats and…12 Dec 2023HANSARDBanking HubsAs with rural bus services, the loss of banking facilities bears most heavily on the elderly. Does the Minister agree with the principle that the last facility in a community…11 Dec 2023HANSARDGeneral Elections: Party-political SpendingMy Lords, to prove the honesty of the intention of donors and the lack of any self-interest, would it not be a good idea to ask any donors of that sort to disentitle themselves…29 Nov 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, in Ukraine the snows have come early. As the Minister has said, the military situation on the ground remains largely as it was when he gave his last Statement. Are the…28 Nov 2023HANSARDSudan and South SudanMy Lords, the conflict in Sudan is tragically forgotten by the world. The UN is paralysed, while the African Union stands on the other side and watches what happens. There is no…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRail FaresMy Lords, as is well known to the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, and to the Minister, the trains from Swansea were again late this morning. The first thing I do when I arrive,…27 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesMy Lords, when will the consultation period end?20 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I join in welcoming the noble Earl, regretting the departure of the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, and also of course congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Roberts, on what…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAfghan InterpretersDoes the noble Lord accept that it will be cold comfort for these exposed people to be told, “Yes, we accept our responsibility, but we cannot deal with you until housing becomes…18 Oct 2023